Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 29, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Hustler & Bustler uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently and provide information to owners. Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary, disappear when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Necessary Cookies

Essential for the website to function. They enable:

  • Authentication and security
  • Session management
  • Load balancing
  • Remembering your preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site. We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic, user behavior, and improve experience. These cookies collect anonymous information about pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality such as:

  • Remembering your language preference
  • Remembering login status
  • Saving interface settings

3. Cookies We Use

Key cookies used on our website:

  • session_id — Maintains your login session (Necessary, Session)
  • language_pref — Remembers language choice EN/RU (Functional, 1 year)
  • _ga — Google Analytics user identifier (Analytics, 2 years)
  • _gid — Google Analytics session identifier (Analytics, 24 hours)

4. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics for web analytics. Provider: Google LLC. Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Telegram

Our service integrates with Telegram for authentication and communication. Telegram may set cookies when you interact with Telegram features. Privacy Policy: telegram.org/privacy

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers let you manage cookies. You can:

  • View and delete stored cookies individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Browser Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Cookies

5.3 Opt Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but will update this policy if standards emerge.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies?

  • Email: privacy@hustlerbustler.com
  • Telegram: @HustlerBustlerSupport